More work by Asher Mains
Here is the artist Asher Mains at work, finding and creating the story. Located in the island of Grenada in the Caribbean, he builds the work using local materials. You can see this work at the Rhy Art Fair in Basel Switzerland, June 17- 19th.
Susan Mains Gallery will feature the work of Asher Mains at the Rhy Art Fair in Basel, Switzerland June 16-19. Watch this video of Asher talking about “Sea Lungs” the work shown in the Trio Bienal in Rio di Janeiro Brazil in 2105. This is the work that will be featured at the fair.
RHY ART FAIR is a young international contemporary art fair, developing the artist-to-public relationship during the great art week in Basel. RHY ART presents from 16 to 19 June 2016 works of newcomers and established artists: paintings, sculptures, art photography, digital art, and much more in the Rhypark Hall Basel. In June 2016, Rhypark Basel…
By Deborah Root The three figures standing tall in Keepers of the Earth greet us as they invite us into their world. Substantial and strong, delighted with the produce they offer, they become iconic images of cocoa production in Grenada. The large size of the canvas (96” x 88”) ennobles these cocoa workers, transforming individuals…
Asher Mains opened his Society:Cocoa exhibition at the Susan Mains Gallery. It was a sizzling affair. Click to see video of performance by “Struggle” cast. Asher’s statement: For centuries people and societies have sought after gold. For personal wealth and for the stability of society the pursuit of gold is a large chapter in…
You are welcome to join us at the opening of this fully immersive exhibition. Come prepared to smile. Thursday 11th Feb 5:30 pm at Susan Mains Gallery at Spiceland Mall, St. George’s, Grenada.
Contemporary Caribbean Art — an unexpected rise. Grenadian artists Susan Mains and her son Asher Mains and a few artist friends took a trip to Italy in 2013 to see the Venice Biennale. It was a look see. Could Grenada possibly participate in this world famous art event. It was a dream—a day dream. Fast…
Oliver Benoit’s “Anima Externalised” Approaching Oliver Benoit’s solo show titled, “Anima Externalised”, viewers will see familiar elements of Benoit’s paintings but Grenada’s foremost abstractionist offers new and provoking material based on Grenada’s collective identity and heritage. “Anima” is a psychology term coined by Carl Jung that is an archetype of collective unconsciousness. The paintings, depicting…
Asher Mains’ cocoa farmer portrait project. Great work.
On Sunday afternoon at Crayfish Bay in St. Mark’s, a most unusual art exhibition took place. Nestled on the drying trays of the cocoa boucan, eight portraits sat, awaiting their unveiling to a most appreciative audience. Months in the making, the artist, Asher Mains, had painted in the traditional classic oil painting style, images of…
Asher Mains will be doing a free portrait workshop at Spiceland Mall as he finishes the 8th portrait in his cocoa farmer series. Come and work with other artists/hobbyists/students and others as he shows you his process from start to finish and helps you do your own portraits in oil or acrylic. Donations are welcome but otherwise just…
See more from Asher on this prequel to the project. Then click to go to kickstarter and make a commitment.
A Special art exhibit, hosting the Grenada Arts Council. GAC—Contemporary Art in Grenada In an unprecedented stride forward, The Grenada Arts Council has presented Contemporary Art in Grenada, a stellar exhibition. This special exhibition that is being hosted by Art and Soul Gallery at Spiceland Mall showcases a selection of works from Grenada’s mature…
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Context As someone who has grown up in the island environment, particularly Grenada, it is apparent how crucial our connection to the sea is. Whether the sea is feeding us or attracting visitors, we are in constant dialogue with and our health and well-being is in constant relation to the…
To celebrate Mexico’s indpendence, Honorary Consul to Grenada Magdalena Fielden shared a collection of beautiful Mexican folk dresses. The paintings and sculpture of Grenada’s artists rounded out the show.
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